Articles by James Maynard
Polar Bear Attacks Tourist In Tent In Norway
A tourist in Norway was attacked by a ploar bear. What happened? A tourist in Norway was attacked by a polar bear on March 19, and is recovering in a hospital.
'Butcher Crocodile' Ruled As Top Predator Before The Dinosaurs
A giant crocodile lived in North Carolina millions of years ago. What do we know about this mighty hunter that ruled before dinosaurs came to the region?
Proteins Explain Mystery Behind Darwin's 'Strange Animals'
Darwin's strange animals have now been traced to their nearest relatives after decades of debate over their lineage.
Genetic Study Unravels Modern British DNA
Modern Britons are gentically diverse, but what else can we learn from a 20-year study of their DNA?
Bloomberg, Gates Fund Fight Against Big Tobacco in Developing World
Tobacco companies are filing lawsuits against poor nations that attempt to curb smoking, but a new foundation is helping to fund legal battles against the corporations.
50th Anniversary Of First Spacewalk Has Landed
The first spacewalk took place 50 years ago. Why were Russians the first to carry out this activity?
Most Stars In Galaxy Have Habitable Planets, Study Finds
An old hypothesis is being used to study alien solar systems, but what could this mean for the hunt for life on other planets?
Workplace Suicides On The Rise: Who Is Most At Risk?
Workplace suicides are up across the nation, but which professions are at the greatest risk? Workplace suicides are becoming more common in the United States, but the rate at which workers kill themselves differs greatly between various professions.
A Severe Solar Storm Just Occurred, And It May Affect Power
A solar storm could interfere with GPS and other systems, according to reports. How serious is this event?
2,000 Snow Geese Found Dead In Idaho: What Happened To Them?
Thousands of snow geese fell dead in Idaho, but what happened to the them and what dangers are presented by the deceased avians?
17 Million-Year-Old Whale Fossil Dates The Start Of East Africa's Tectonic Shift
A whale fossil from 17 million years ago could help date the time of a geologic rise in Africa, and help explain human evolution.
Mars One Headed For Failure? Details Surface, Marring Mission's Reputation
Mars One states it is planning to send the first colonists to the Red Planet in just 10 years, but is that really possible?
Melting Antarctica: Study Reveals More Bad News
Global warming may present an even greater danger to Antarctica than previously believed, according to a series of news studies.
How Climate Change In The Arctic Will Affect Your Summer
Climate change is resulting in higher temperatures at the poles of the Earth, but how does this affect weather patterns in temperate regions of the globe?
How Much Water Does Califoria Have Left?
The California drought continues. How much water is left in the most populated state in the Union? The California drought continues, and some experts believe the state may have as little as one year of water left.
Nutrition Experts Get Paid By Coca-Cola To Call Soda A Healthy Snack
Coca-Cola and other companies are paying nutritionists to recommend their products as part of healthy snacking, new reports suggest.
Another Ringed Planet? Chiron May Possess Saturn-Like Rings
Chiron is a centaur body near the outskirts of our family of planets. Now, astronomers believe that object may possess a system of rings.
Hot Sauce Can Save Lives — Here's How
Randy Schmidt got a much bigger shock than what he was expecting when he sampled this super-hot pepper sauce on vacation.
Blue Bell Issues First Ice Cream Recall In 108-Year History: FDA Probes Listeria-Related Deaths
Listeria infections have resulted in the recall of several varieties of Blue Bell ice cream. How dangerous is the illness?
AstraZeneca Heart Drug Brilinta May Benefit Heart Patients But Carries Risks
Brilinta may help prevent heart attacks and strokes, but can increase the risk of bleeding, a new study concludes.
Real Reason Why E-Cigarette Ads Give Us The Urge To Smoke Real One
Current and former smokers may be more likely to partake in tobacco use after watching e-cigarettes in use during television commercials, a new study reveals.
JAXA Scientists Transmit Wireless Power Through 170 Feet Of Air: Next Up - Orbital Solar Farms
Solar collectors in space could deliver large amounts of electricity to Earth, but the trouble is sending the power to Earth. That may be possible soon, following a new experiment.
Pi Day 2015: Why This Year's March 14 Is Special
Pi Day happens every year, but 2015 is the best one of the century. Here's why! Pi Day is celebrated every March 14, but this year is being called the "Pi Day of the Century.
Enormous Car-Sized Stingray Found In Thailand: Largest Freshwater Fish Ever?
A stingray caught in Thailand may be the largest freshwater fish ever captured. What do we know about the animal?
Bigelow Aerospace To Usher In Future Of ISS With Expandable Space Station
A new inflatable space habitat could launch to the International Space Station in September, but what could that mean for the future of space exploration?
NASA To Bring Smart Glasses To Astronauts
Smart glasses could soon be worn by astronauts, but what does NASA hope to do with the new technology?
Our Genome Contains Foreign Genes: Where Did They Come From?
Genomes of humans and other animals contain genes from other species, including bacteria. How could this rewrite the laws of evolution?
This 3D Printer Produces Molecules From Scratch
A new 3D printer is able to manufacture small organic molecules, but what can this mean for research into new chemicals?
Jupiter's Moon Ganymede Is Hiding A Vast Saltwater Ocean Under Its Crust
The Hubble Space Telescope may have found the best evidence yet for a vast underground ocean on Ganymede.
Cochlear Implants Help Improve The Mind And The Mood
Cochlear implants may improve more than hearing in older adults, a new studied has determined. Cochlear implants could benefit the minds and moods of older patients as well as improving hearing, a new study has found.
